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John Swinney wins First Minister vote following ballot of MSPs at Holyrood

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John Swinney has been drafted in as Scotland's next First Minister following a ballot vote at Holyrood. Swinney said he was 'greatly honoured' to be nominated as FM as he paid tribute to his predecessor Humza Yousaf.

John Swinney has been drafted in as Scotland's next First Minister following a ballot vote at Holyrood.

Mr Swinney won the backing of 64 MSPs, with his nearest rival Scottish Conservatives leader Douglas Ross picking up 31. Following on just eight days after predecessor Humza Yousaf announced he was stepping down, after his decision to terminate the powersharing agreement the SNP had with the Scottish Greens at Holyrood left him facing a vote of no confidence in his leadership.

"For me, it is with all my experience - but with much more than that - with my burning ambition for a better future for this country, that I am seeking to become first minister."He also pledged to listen to those who voted for pro-independence parties in 2021 as well as those who did not.

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